James Gosling (Creator of Java): I've retired
James Gosling, creator of Java, retires after years in software engineering, notably at Amazon. Colleagues and followers appreciate his contributions. Gosling plans side projects in retirement. Comments praise his impact.
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James Gosling, known as the creator of Java, announced his retirement after many years as a software engineer, particularly highlighting his time at Amazon. Colleagues and followers expressed gratitude for his contributions to the field, with some acknowledging the impact Java had on their careers. Gosling mentioned looking forward to working on various side projects during his retirement. The post garnered numerous comments praising his work and wishing him well in this new chapter. One commenter even calculated the potential impact of Java on millions of livelihoods worldwide. Gosling's retirement marks the end of an era for the software development community, with many recognizing his significant influence and legacy in the industry.
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2 commentsFirst versions of Java as a language really feel as a language, designed by a student with pretty maximalist opinions. No goto, no autoboxing, resistance to generics…
Even at a time it was created, it was nothing new.
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